NEW: United Steelworkers Endorse Gina Raimondo For Governor

The United Steelworkers Local 12431 voted last week to endorse Gina Raimondo for Governor.

Representing the gas workers at National Grid, they are now the eighth union to back Raimondo. They have over 280 members.

“We need a governor with an ability to get results and we are proud to be supporting Gina in this campaign,” said union President Doug Holmes. “Gina is a strong advocate for working families and she has a proven track record of actually solving big problems. We know that her ideas to create jobs and grow our economy will help turn Rhode Island around.”

“I appreciate all of the support from organized labor and it’s great to have Local 12431’s endorsement in this race.” said Raimondo. “With all of the challenges facing Rhode Island, I’m ready to get to work to grow our economy in a strategic way that rebuilds our middle class.”